If the average male lives to the age 75 and the average female lives to the age of 76, ages 35 to 39 is the mid life portion of your life.   At this point in your life, you have been in the work force (along with an college, trade school, or specialized training) for, at least, 17 years.   At this point, at least for me, I started exploring my passions while also working in my profession.  I had a few life altering decisions during that time (i.e. buying a home, starting my own law firm) and it was truly an adventure.

I hope you can learn from my journey.